You’ve probably been a mom for a while now and you thought you were done having babies a long time ago. You might’ve even thought that up until this point, you couldn’t get pregnant anymore. But you’ve been feeling “off”…
As the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has our communities on high alert, it is very normal for new mothers to feel anxious about how to best care for their babies, their families and themselves during this unprecedented time…
As a new mother, choosing to breastfeed to give your baby the best nutritional start can be a little overwhelming. You’ve attended the classes, you’ve read the blogs, you’ve heard that “breast is best” but now it’s time to actually…
It seems like life changed overnight. We went from peace to panic. Confidence to apprehension. Security to uncertainty. Suddenly, the world had a common enemy… COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus). Social media is filled with posts about this new…
I’ve been so busy lately that I didn’t even realize I’d missed my period. It wasn’t until Saturday morning, as I was scrolling through my phone, that it hit me: I’m late. I immediately began an internal dialogue while trying…
Pregnant and without health insurance? One of the biggest questions facing pregnant women is how to pay for prenatal care and hospital bills. Fortunately, the State of Texas has insurance programs specifically for pregnant women. Some women may be eligible,…
You just found out you are pregnant. It is not what you wanted or expected. You are still reeling from the news and now you need to tell others. And it is causing you great anxiety. The closeness of the…
Having a baby can be an exciting time filled with joy and anticipation. As a new mother, you may spend months preparing the nursery, attending childbirth classes, and reading parenting books. After the baby is born, a woman experiences changes…
“I’m pregnant.” What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear those words? “I’m not ready to for fatherhood!” “We are not financially stable.” What emotions are wrestling inside your body? Does it get really quiet, and…
The rate at which you experience pregnancy symptoms will vary for each woman. Every woman is different when it comes to the symptoms she may experience, and every pregnancy is different. You may have morning sickness with one pregnancy, and…